Job Description

Job Reference: 00000182-1
Date Posted: 19 November 2025
Recruiter: Colchester United Community Foundation
Location: Colchester, Essex
Salary: 26,000
Sector: Community & Sport
Job Type: Permanent
Work Hours: Full Time

JOB DESCRIPTION

Colchester united Community Foundation is the official charity of Colchester United Football Club, we provide high quality Participation, Health & Inclusion, and Education Programmes to 10,000 children, young people, and adults from across the region each week.

CUCF are looking to recruit an enthusiastic, motivated, and committed

Youth Engagement Coach

with high standards and strong work ethic on a full-time basis (32 hours per week).





This role within our Community Team will include the delivery of mentoring sessions within schools, creating content for mentors to deliver and supporting various CUCF Health and Inclusion programmes. The successful candidate will provide crucial support to students and participants facing a variety of challenges, helping them achieve their full potential.





As we look to strengthen our team, you will require tenacity and the creativity to overcome obstacles and challenges presented when working within sport and a community environment. This alongside having a pivotal part to play in the success and positive impact on colleagues, schools, participants, their families, and our communities. You will have the power to inspire and motivate people on and off the pitch and playgrounds.





This position is based out of The Shrub End Community & Sports Centre, Colchester, CO2 9BG and delivery within schools and community facilities across North Essex.





Please note the salary is full time equivalent (FTE) to 40hours.

Please see the Youth Engagement Coach Job Pack for more information

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CLICK HERE

Please note that the job will be subject to satisfactory references and enhanced DBS checks.

Closing Date:

Friday 28th November 2025 (Please note that applications may close sooner if a suitable candidate is found).

Interview Dates:

WC 1st December 2025

Start Date:

WC 5th January 2026



For further details, please contact cucf@colchesterunited.net or 01206 755160 (FAO: Ed King).